early 14c., "to turn upside down, to overthrow," from over- + Middle English whelmen "to turn upside down" (see whelm). Meaning "to submerge completely" is mid-15c. Perha [..]

to completely overpower.

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli charge someone with too many tasks submerge: cover completely or make imperceptible; "I was drowned in work"; "T [..]

(v) overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli(v) charge someone with too many tasks(v) cover completely or make imperceptible(v) overcome by superior force

opprimo oppressi oppressum

This term comes from the Middle English word meaning "to capsize" or overturn a vessel. Today the term is synonymous with being overcome, defeated or to capitulate. P

This term comes from the Middle English word meaning "to capsize" or overturn a vessel. Owner's Flag: A boat owner's private pennant.

Old English for capsize or founder.

To engulf, surge over and submerge. ''The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.'' To overpower, crush. ''In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.'' * Bi [..]